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Point Reyes National Seashore
Alcohol Policy

The consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages by persons 21 years or older is permitted within Point Reyes National Seashore.  However, all public use areas within the park are closed to the possession of receptacles with a capacity of five fluid gallons or more which contain an alcoholic beverage.  The behavior induced by the consumption of excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages may adversely affect the park experience of other visitors.  Parties with alcohol in large containers (i.e., kegs) have consistently caused problems in the past including rowdy behavior and vandalism.
36 CFR §2.35 (a) (3) (i)

Harbor Seal Pup, © Sue Van Der Wal  

Did You Know?
Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are present in the waters of Point Reyes year round. Every spring, approximately 7,000 harbor seals, or 20% of the mainland California breeding population, haul out on the beaches of Point Reyes. Look for them in the esteros and in Tomales Bay and Bolinas Lagoon.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST